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464 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008679231
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: 06 March 2024
Butter by Asako Yuzuki is ideal for readers drawn to dark, introspective narratives that explore societal tensions and moral ambiguity through complex female relationships and visceral sensory experiences.
Description
The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story. There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine. Gourmet cook Manako...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 70%
mysterious: 48%
dark: 47%
emotional: 35%
challenging: 27%
tense: 20%
hopeful: 16%
informative: 11%
inspiring: 11%
sad: 10%
adventurous: 9%
funny: 7%
relaxing: 3%
lighthearted: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
464 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008679231
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate
Publication date: 06 March 2024
Butter by Asako Yuzuki is ideal for readers drawn to dark, introspective narratives that explore societal tensions and moral ambiguity through complex female relationships and visceral sensory experiences.
Description
The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story. There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine. Gourmet cook Manako...
Community Reviews
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fatphobia, Body shaming, MisogynyModerate
Eating disorder, Death of parent, MurderMinor
Pedophilia, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide